Cole's pov
"Do you want to talk about it?" Matt asked, sitting down beside me. The sun had long since set, and the evening air carried a subtle chill. We had just returned from my brother's territory, and now we were back in one of the minor territories controlled by our pack here in Florida. Our main territory was in Washington, but the distance was too great to make the trip, so we opted to stay here for now.
After we arrived, I needed some air and found myself outside, sitting on the steps. Matt joined me, handing over a cold can of beer without saying much at first. Together, we sat in silence, staring at the stars. I wasn’t ready to answer his question, and he didn’t press me.
"Is she getting treated?" I asked, steering the conversation elsewhere. My voice was even, but my thoughts
